Summary: Briar Rose is a book about Becca. Becca's grandmother has recently passed, and Becca is stricken by her vow to 'Gemma' at her deathbed, a vow to find everything out, to learn everything. None of the family knows much of their beloved Gemma's past, even her name is not certain, the only thing they know, is the fairy tale she always recited, her own version of Briar Rose. After her grandmother's passing, Becca discovers a box among her belongings, in the box is the start of a journey leading her with many answers, but still many more questions. Her search leads her to Poland, back to the years of war, back to Chelmno. The answer there might not be exactly what she expected.
Why is this book outstanding? This book is outstanding because, it's story is something of inspiration. It teaches you that there are many versions of a story. I believe it teaches you to respect people, their perspective. You see through other's eyes, the true meaning of tradegy. It is truely a story that needs to be told. This book is indeed outstanding.
What makes this book outstanding? There are many elements that make this book outstanding. One of the first is the suspense to know what's going to happen next, that drives you further into the book. The surprise, and intrigue you endure, the empathy you feel with the characters, as in this quote, "That is not possible, my dear.. No woman ever escaped Kulmhof alive." (Yolen 83) Mainly this book was an inspiring tale of heroism, and deserves a place on many bookshelves.
Why would you reccomend this book? I would, it's the definition of irony, when it comes to the sterotype Sleeping Beauty. It is a story to remember. Rating it, I would give it a seven out of ten, one of the better books I have read for school. The begining would be better off, if it could grab you, early on. I would definatly reccomend this book, it is simply brilliant.
Briar Rose By: Jane Yolen
Summary: Briar Rose is a book about Becca. Becca's grandmother has recently passed, and Becca is stricken by her vow to 'Gemma' at her deathbed, a vow to find everything out, to learn everything. None of the family knows much of their beloved Gemma's past, even her name is not certain, the only thing they know, is the fairy tale she always recited, her own version of Briar Rose. After her grandmother's passing, Becca discovers a box among her belongings, in the box is the start of a journey leading her with many answers, but still many more questions. Her search leads her to Poland, back to the years of war, back to Chelmno. The answer there might not be exactly what she expected.
Why is this book outstanding? This book is outstanding because, it's story is something of inspiration. It teaches you that there are many versions of a story. I believe it teaches you to respect people, their perspective. You see through other's eyes, the true meaning of tradegy. It is truely a story that needs to be told. This book is indeed outstanding.
What makes this book outstanding? There are many elements that make this book outstanding. One of the first is the suspense to know what's going to happen next, that drives you further into the book. The surprise, and intrigue you endure, the empathy you feel with the characters, as in this quote, "That is not possible, my dear.. No woman ever escaped Kulmhof alive." (Yolen 83) Mainly this book was an inspiring tale of heroism, and deserves a place on many bookshelves.
Why would you reccomend this book? I would, it's the definition of irony, when it comes to the sterotype Sleeping Beauty. It is a story to remember. Rating it, I would give it a seven out of ten, one of the better books I have read for school. The begining would be better off, if it could grab you, early on. I would definatly reccomend this book, it is simply brilliant.